In pursuit of a molecular mechanism for adaptive mutation

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An unexpected way of making mutations in bacteria has challenged concepts of the genetic mechanisms behind evolution for the past 6 years. Work on the molecular mechanism of these so called "adaptive" mutations is rapidly revealing a surprising and novel molecular mechanism, and it is altering our understanding of how mutations form in nondividing cells.Key words: adaptive mutations, bacteria, genetic recombination, RecA, RecBCD, evolution.

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